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"I'm fine, thanks" in Italian: sto bene, grazie
sto bene, grazie
I'm fine, thanks in Italian is sto bene, grazie. It answers Come stai? With Lei use Sto bene, grazie after Come sta?. You can soften it with Abbastanza bene, grazie.
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How to pronounce sto bene, grazie
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stoh BEH-neh, GRAHT-tsyeh
/sto ˈbɛ.ne ˈɡrat.t͡sje/
Sto bene is stoh BEH-neh. Grazie is GRAHT-tsyeh.
"I'm fine, thanks" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sto bene, grazie | I'm fine, thanks Standard reply. | Standard reply. |
| sto bene | I'm fine Without thanks. | Without thanks. |
| abbastanza bene, grazie | pretty well, thanks Softer. | Softer. |
| non sto benissimo | I'm not great Honest mild reply. | Honest mild reply. |
How to use sto bene, grazie in real life
- 1Friend check-in
Sto bene, grazie! E tu?
I'm fine, thanks! And you?
Full phrase with return ask.
- 2Quick text
Sto bene, grazie del messaggio.
I'm fine, thanks for the message.
Sto bene + grazie.
- 3After illness
Ora sto bene, grazie.
Now I'm fine, thanks.
Ora sto bene.
Mistakes English speakers make with sto bene, grazie
Incorrect: Sono bene, grazie.
Correct: Sto bene, grazie.
Use stare (sto), not essere (sono), for how you feel.
Incorrect: Sto buono, grazie.
Correct: Sto bene, grazie.
Bene is the adverb; buono is good (adjective).
Good to know
Italians often bounce the question back: Sto bene, grazie, e tu? A flat sto bene without e tu can sound abrupt among friends. If you're not fine, a soft Non benissimo is more common than a long medical story.
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Greeting after a week apart
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Ciao! Come stai?
Hi! How are you?
You
Sto bene, grazie. E tu?
I'm fine, thanks. And you?
ChatPal
Anche io sto bene, grazie.
I'm fine too, thanks.
You
Perfetto. Se non sto bene, ti avviso.
Perfect. If I'm not fine, I'll let you know.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm fine, thanks" in Italian
Sto bene or mi sento bene?
Both work; sto bene is the classic Come stai reply.
Formal version?
Same sto bene, grazie after Come sta?
How do you say I'm not fine?
Non sto bene / non sto benissimo.
Why not sono bene?
Feelings of wellness use stare: sto bene.
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